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whitepaper Clothing Manufacturer Sheds OpenOffice.org for Enhanced Security, Increased Productivity2009-11-01 Microsoft
  Clothing giant SARAR Group encountered problems in security and communications with their OpenOffice.org platform. SARAR found it difficult to update OpenOffice.org, which compromised the company's information security. In addition, the OpenOffice.org platform did not support editing of macros and made internal and external correspondence difficult for SARAR employees, who faced compatibility issues with documents received from external parties. SARAR needed a reliable and secure solution for their business and signed an Enterprise Agreement with Microsoft to deploy Microsoft Office across the company, extending the use of the solution in its planning, production, sales, and shipment departments.

Tags: Security Administration		   
whitepaper Law Firm Enhances Client Service, Boosts Productivity, and Reduces IT Costs2009-11-01 Microsoft
  As legal counsel for some of the largest and most prestigious corporations in the United States, along with smaller companies and nonprofit groups, Jackson Lewis takes pride in helping businesses avoid or mitigate workplace disputes. When clients began moving from earlier versions of Microsoft Office software to the 2007 Microsoft Office system, the firm decided to make the same move to avoid compatibility problems and improve employee productivity. Through a process that included remote training and postdeployment support, the firm upgraded its desktop software, deploying Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 to all 1,150 employees.   
whitepaper Ciar Drops OpenOffice.org, Chooses Microsoft Office System for Collaboration Needs2009-11-01 Microsoft
  Ciar started out as a family-run business in 1979, making mechanical and electronic parts for the furniture industry. Over time, it began to design its own massage systems and patented several applications, ultimately providing its expertise to furniture manufacturers in the region as well as the beauty, health, and fitness industries. As Ciar's size and revenue grew, Ciar discovered that the "Free" OpenOffice.org not only failed to provide for its IT needs, but also resulted in huge support costs.

Tags: Office Suites		   
whitepaper Windows Activation Technologies in Windows 72009-11-01 Microsoft
  Software piracy is one of the most significant problems facing the software industry globally. It not only has an impact on the global economy but it affects legitimate businesses that have to compete with those selling counterfeit software. With Windows® 7, Microsoft® has enhanced its Software Protection Platform by expanding on its Windows Activation Technologies. These enhanced technologies bring anti-piracy innovations, counterfeit detection practices, and tamper resistance into a complete platform that provides improved software protection. The need for these technologies continues to grow as the risks of counterfeit software become increasingly damaging to individuals, organizations, and the software industry at large. This document outlines the activation and validation experience in Windows 7 and provides more information for customers interested in learning about activation, validation, and genuine Windows.

Tags: Project Management, Software Development Tools		   
whitepaper Egypt-Based Food Manufacturer Cuts Costs by 50 Per Cent With Business Management Tool2009-11-01 Microsoft
  Food manufacturer and distributor Halwani Brothers (Egypt) wanted to improve the company's productivity, efficiency, and profitability by replacing its existing business management system. Working with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner RIGHT, the company deployed Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 at its head office and six branches. The software has cut operating costs by 50 per cent and given managers a single view of financial data across the group.   
whitepaper Achieve Cost Reduction of Communications and Enhance Productivity2009-10-30 Microsoft
  'HHI Office' was HHI's Notes based groupware and had a great reputation in the industry since its functionalities were developed based on feedbacks from the field and continuously optimized enabling reliable operation for a long period of ten years. However, it was insufficient to support the rapidly changing business management strategies. The ten year old HHI's Office was a groupware offering core functions such as, mail, bulletin and payment. Vice-president visited SKC&C, which deployed "Hiper Workplace" a next generation business environment based on Microsoft solution and now is expanding the "Hiper Workplace" across entire SK Group.

Tags: Data Infrastructure		   
whitepaper Improving IT service delivery through an integrated approach to software asset management white paper2009-10-28 IBM
  This white paper describes the challenges of managing software rights in increasingly complex environments and discusses how SAM can make the entire process more efficient. Specifically, it addresses how SAM offerings from IBM can help organizations improve IT service delivery by managing IBM and non-IBM software throughout the asset life cycle.

Tags: Software Development Tools, IT Infrastructure, IT Budgeting, IT Budgeting		   
whitepaper Information Management, BPM and Integration: Achieving Cost Efficiency in the Financial Sector2009-10-28 Optical Image Technology
  Digital capture and storage make information easily retrievable and useful, but don't necessarily enable enterprise-wide efficiency. Data housed in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, accounting, human resources, and other applications has limited value if it's not reused efficiently everywhere it's needed. The solution? Instant, secure, central access to all of digital content. A work management system that systematically drives work forward, drawing on business systems for pertinent documents and information. Electronic Document Management (EDM) and Business Process Management (BPM) do both and more, unleashing great power by connecting people with information and transforming both service and institutional performance.

Tags: Enterprise Planning, Workflow Management		   
whitepaper The Real Reason Executive Participation Creates IT Project Success2009-10-28 R3Now.com
  Most mid to large scale IT projects, whether they are ERP, CRM, Business Intelligence, or other business transformation initiatives last at least 3 months, and most are 6 months to 2 years (or more) depending on the size, scale, and scope of the company and IT effort. Combine this with the senior executive role of setting direction and strategy, as well as mid and long term goals of the organization, and that insight is critical to ensure success.

Tags: Workflow Management		   
whitepaper TechRepublic Resource Guide: Software as a Service (SaaS) for Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs)2009-10-27 SAP
  Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) face the same challenges as larger companies when it comes to cutting costs and saving money in a difficult economy. Many are now turning to software as a service (SaaS) which allows them to save money and provide better service by essentially renting as opposed to purchasing their business applications.

This TechRepublic Resource Guide provides a basic overview of SaaS for SMBs for anyone who wants to learn more about this potentially beneficial innovation:
  • Learn the key terms and concepts for Software as a Service (SaaS) to better understand the most common features, benefits, and challenges
  • Gain a better understanding of the most important considerations for SaaS in small and midsize businesses (SMBs)
  • Discover the most critical questions to ask yourself and your vendor when evaluating a SaaS solutions for your SMB


Tags: Software Development Tools, IT Budgeting, IT Budgeting, Software Development Tools